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One of the world's top schools in information science. Offering degrees in Informatics, Library and Information Science (MLIS), Information Management (MSIM), and Museology, and doctorates in information science. Seattle, WA.

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University of Washington Information School @ischool.uw.edu · Oct 15
In Dean Anind Dey's latest letter to the iSchool community, he marks this academic year's milestone: 25 years of the University of Washington Information School! Read the letter, and join us in celebrating: ischool.uw.edu/news/2025/10...
25 years in, Information School is more essential than ever
Twenty-five years ago, there were no smartphones or social media. Most of us had dial-up internet. We went to Blockbuster when we wanted to rent movies and...
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Read our interview with Johnny (Yeonhee) Cho, who is writing a dissertation on misinformation education for teenagers from a game-based learning perspective. Cho studies how game mechanics, roles and reflection spaces help process emotions that drive online behavior. ischool.uw.edu/profiles/joh...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Want to catch up on your reading during the outage? Our iNews Magazine is available online: ischool.uw.edu/inews-autumn...
iNews: Autumn 2025
Download a fully accessible PDF of iNews magazine or flip through the flipbook version below....
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January 22, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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@opb.org interviewed @msaveski.bsky.social about his research. "What we found when we surveyed [participants] at the end of the study was that, if polarizing content appeared lower in their feeds, they felt about two degrees warmer towards the other party," he said. www.opb.org/article/2026...
University of Washington collaborates on study using AI to reduce political polarization on social media
A University of Washington scientist explains how AI could be used to reduce political polarization on social media and perhaps give users greater control over their feeds.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Professor Chirag Shah is giving a series of lectures on "Being Human in the Age of AI" as part of Humanities Washington's Speakers Bureau. Learn more and register: www.humanities.org/events/?acti...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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iSchool alumni, faculty and staff: Join us this Sunday, Jan. 25 at noon! We'll have a section at the Husky Men's Basketball game. It's a great time to check out the upgraded seating, snacks and tech at Alaska Airlines Arena and (re)connect with the iSchool community. www.gofevo.com/event/ischoo...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Inclusive tech changes lives. Congratulations to Jacob O. Wobbrock and colleagues on their paper “Freedom to Roam” being honored with the 10-year Lasting Impact Award at the International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility (ASSETS ’25). ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/01...
Professor, Ph.D. alum honored for smartphone accessibility research
In the late 2000s, one touchscreen device was suddenly able to handle a person’s calls, texts, music, email and web navigation. Information School P...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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🧵Applications are now open for the second-ever Disinformation Summer Institute, taking place June 15-18, 2026 on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The deadline to apply is February 15.

Learn more: disinfoinstitute.org
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January 16, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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What happens when cybersecurity and AI intersect?

To better understand these dynamics, a group of Informatics seniors created a cybersecurity attack simulation for their Intensive Capstone final project in the fall.

Read more about their project here: ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/01...
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January 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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Nassim Parvin @nassimparvin.bsky.social will speak about "Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen" at this upcoming @labortechresearchnetwork.org event on Jan. 23:

Information and registration: labortechresearchnetwork.org/speaker-series
Event listing. Black and Purple text on lavender background. Text reads, "Upcoming Talks: Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen. Speaker: Neda Atanasoski and Nassim Parvin. Date: January 23, 2026. In this talk, Neda Atanasoski and Nassim Parvin will discuss their recent book and edited volume, Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen, published by Duke University Press in May 2025. New and emerging technologies, especially ones that infiltrate intimate spaces, relations, homes, and bodies, are often referred to as creepy in media and political discourses. The book introduces a feminist theory of creep that they substantiate through critical engagement with smart homes, smart dust, smart desires, and smart forests toward dreams of feminist futures. Contributing authors further illuminate what is otherwise obscured, assumed, or dismissed in characterizations of technology as creepy or creeping. Considering diverse technologies such as border surveillance and China’s credit system to sexcams and home assistants, the volume’s essays and artworks demonstrate that the potentials and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and digital and robotic technologies cannot be assessed through binaries of seeing/being seen, privacy/surveillance, or harmful/useful."
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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As a teacher, mentor, and leader for literacy, Professor Michelle H. Martin makes a positive impact that reverberates out from the university. Her work as the Beverly Cleary Endowed Professor in Children and Youth Services carries Cleary's legacy into the future. ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/01...
Beverly Cleary's legacy lives on through endowed professorship
Michelle H. Martin’s office is warm, inviting, and overflowing with books. Her desk and shelves are filled with reading material for children, young peop...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Information School Professor and Associate Dean for Academics Amy J. Ko @amyko.phd is quoted in this story on tech education and outcomes for students:
peard33.bsky.social Paresh Dave @peard33.bsky.social · Dec 24
The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit was a signature piece of the company's response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Has it dismantled systemic barriers to opportunity as Apple intended? It's certainly made progress, but there are some lessons. My investigation:

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Apple’s App Course Runs $20,000 a Student. Is It Really Worth It?
Apple, Michigan taxpayers, and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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University of Washington Researchers Analyzed Which Anthologized #Writers and #Books Get Checked Out the Most From Seattle Public Library www.infodocket.com/2026/01/09/u...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Happy retirement, Professor McGann! After 10 years at UW and 25 years since his first teaching role, Sean McGann leaves a lasting impact on the MSIM program, iEngage partnerships, and countless Information School students' leadership development. ischool.uw.edu/news/2026/01...
For Sean McGann, teaching is 'a calling and not just a job'
Sean McGann was on his way up. A former blue-collar worker, he had embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming himself into a high-level business consul...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Great opportunity for Information School alumni!
conradhackett.bsky.social Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 18d
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
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Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term. Primary Responsibilities Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving. Education/Training/Experience Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. Background in social science research or data curation. Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk. Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Informatics alum Eden Ghirmai co-founded Flying Comet Games, a small, independent game studio that creates daily playable word and puzzle games for digital publications and casual players. Read more about this impressive alum in our latest #startup spotlight: ischool.uw.edu/alumni/spotl...
Eden Ghirmai
Eden Ghirmai is a software engineer who graduated from the University of Washington and took jobs at Google and then Slack. While working in big tech, Ghir...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Happy first day of winter quarter! New year, new energy here on campus. Welcome back to our returning students, and a warm welcome to everyone who is starting at the University of Washington @uofwa.bsky.social this quarter. We're glad that you are part of our Husky community. 💜
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January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) welcomed Ryan Calo to their board. Professor Calo teaches in both @uwlaw.bsky.social and the Information School, and co-founded @techpolicylab.bsky.social & @cip.uw.edu. He's testified before the Senate 4x. @rcalo.bsky.social epic.org/press-releas...
PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Welcomes Three Distinguished Members to its Board of Directors
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January 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Melanie Walsh @mellymeldubs.bsky.social and co-collaborators Sylvia Fernandez, Miriam Posner, Anna Preus, & Amardeep Singh’s project titled “Responsible Datasets in Context” received a Digital Project Award (Newcomer) from the American Studies Association. www.responsible-datasets-in-context.com
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January 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Ryan Calo @rcalo.bsky.social was interviewed for an article titled “Live Cameras are Tracking Faces in New Orleans. Who Should Control Them?” published by @npr.org. Listen/read it here: www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n...
Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans. Who should control them?
A private non-profit operates over 200 cameras with live facial recognition in New Orleans. The system raises questions about privacy, legal authority and who should control surveillance technology.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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iSchool Professor Jacob O. Wobbrock, Ph.D. student Seokhyun Hwang and colleagues have been studying how touch screens in cars affect driving. Results could help auto manufacturers design safer, more responsive screens and in-car interfaces. Read more in @geekwire.com www.geekwire.com/2025/uw-stud...
UW study finds touch screens in cars create a multitasking problem that impacts driving
The results could help auto manufacturers design safer, more responsive screens and in-car interfaces.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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📚 In honor of National Library Week we spoke with Julie Tanaka, associate dean for Distinctive Collections at @uofwa.bsky.social Libraries, about the library's unique 1544 edition of Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy."

More: https://bit.ly/42h0Xu1x
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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MSIM Academic Advisor Cameron Cramer earned our latest Staff STAR (Staff Tribute and Recognition) Award. Cramer was recognized by the iSchool community for his commitment to student success, exceptional collaboration, problem-solving skills and leadership of key events. Congratulations!
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December 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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We're currently accepting applications to hire up to two @cip.uw.edu postdoctoral scholars to join our team in Seattle. The priority deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

For the position description, salary range, qualifications and application process, click here: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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December 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Ph.D. alum @kristenshino.bsky.social, now an associate professor at the School of Information at Rochester Institute of Technology, discussed fonts, accessibility and policy changes this week on NPR. Check out the interview: www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
U.S. State Department changes official font from Calibri back to Times New Roman
The U.S. State Department changed its official font from the reader-friendly Calibri back to Times New Roman. Michel Martin speaks with an accessibility design expert about why fonts matter.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Information School Associate Professor Bill Howe is among the authors of the paper "Voyager: Exploratory Analysis via Faceted Browsing of Visualization Recommendations," recently recognized with the InfoVis Test of Time Award.
December 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM